Tubes or Sand for Totem Arro under 1k?

I heard the Totem Arro's with a Jolida 302b integrated amp ($900 new) and to this day I'm still haunted by the outstanding sound quality of that system. Amazing imaging and a nice punchy midrange characterize this phenomenal combination.

I've also heard the Arro's with $8000 worth of Macintosh amplification (solid-state), and it didn't come anywhere near what the Jolida 302b achieved for $900.

And yes, the Jolida 302b is a tube integrated amp.

Michael

i also use the arro's in my office/den, very nice speakers. other option's for an integrated amp for the arro's would be:
mcintosh 6500, classe cap series (101, 151). any of these amps (imo) have a tube like sound but with the punch of solid state. good luck. let me know what you get and how it sounds.
rick

Michael and Rick, thanks for your responses. The tube amp I am considering is the Jolida 202b--your experience helps with my decision. A Classe int was paired with the Arro in TAS awhile ago in a systems issue. I may check into that more. Rick, how does the Classe sound at very low levels? Again, I truly appreciate your help.

Has anyone tried the Arro with Audio Analogue Puccini of Pathos classic?